What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Workforce Development Council's Youth Services Committee is meeting on October 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public both in person in Honolulu and via Zoom.

Goodwill Hawaii's "Ola I ka Hana" Program — A presentation covering what the program does, who qualifies, what youth participants can gain, and how employers can get involved.
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) — An overview of Hawaii's FCCLA chapter, its goals for youth, current challenges, and details about an upcoming State Leadership Conference.
Executive Director's Report — Updates on recent and upcoming council activities, including:

Progress on a Workforce Pell Grant program that would expand financial aid for job training
A series of forums on Artificial Intelligence and the future of work
Recap of industry listening sessions and recent conferences
Updates to the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), which determines which training programs workers can access
Plans for a new American Job Center on Kauaʻi

Proposed meeting dates for 2027 quarterly meetings

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2026, meeting

Who Should Pay Attention

Young people and families interested in job training or youth workforce programs
Employers looking to connect with workforce development services
Educators and community organizations working with youth, especially those connected to FCCLA or Goodwill programs
Kauaʻi residents interested in updates about local job center services